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Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s)

Stag shot by the Prince 2 - 2 Oct 1858

Albumen print | 11.4 x 15.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2117011

Stag shot by the Prince

Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s)

Stag shot by the Prince 2 - 2 Oct 1858

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Description

Photograph of the head of a stag shot by Prince Albert (1819-61) displayed on a wooden box, facing towards the camera. A variety of foliage has been placed around the stag's head. The box is positioned in front of a stone wall.

Provenance

From the collection of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

11.4 x 15.9 cm (image)

Markings

annotation: Stag shot by the Prince/ at the Foot of/ Craig na Gach- Oct: 2. 1858-/ weighed 15 st 8 lb- [beneath work]
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
Scotland
Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Zoology
Animals
Mammals
Deer
Red deer
Stags (male deer)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Agriculture and related techniques
Animal husbandry
Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
Hunting methods
Stalking

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